Adoptable pumping station expertise for developments in the United Utilities region

For developments across the North West requiring an adoptable wastewater pumping station, incorporating United Utilities’ requirements into the design from the outset can help reduce technical queries and later redesign.

Advantage Pumping Solutions specialises in the design and delivery of adoptable pumping stations for housebuilders and developers.

Understanding United Utilities pumping station requirements

United Utilities promotes the use of Section 104 agreements under the Water Industry Act 1991 for the adoption of new sewers and wastewater pumping stations.

Stations need to meet the national Design and Construction Guidance as well as United Utilities’ own requirements.

United Utilities publishes both:

• A Pumping Station Local Practice

• A Pumping Station Addendum

to support pumping stations being offered for adoption.

United Utilities also uses a pumping-station technical appraisal process, with Developer Engineers reviewing the submitted pumping-station design as part of the S104 process.

How Advantage can support your United Utilities project

Our services can include:

• Early pumping-station advice

• Hydraulic design

• Pump and equipment selection

• Mechanical and electrical specification

• Adoptable pumping-station design

• Review against United Utilities Local Practice

• Technical submission support

• Manufacture and equipment supply

• Installation

• Commissioning

• Handover support

Experienced support through the adoption process

Advantage has more than 25 years of specialist pumping-station experience.

Our established relationships with water authorities and NAVs and our experience working alongside housebuilders, consultants and groundworkers mean we understand the practical challenges involved in moving a station from design towards adoption.

United Utilities pumping station FAQs

What standards apply to United Utilities pumping stations?

United Utilities requires the national Design and Construction Guidance together with its own Pumping Station Local Practice and addendum to be considered for adoptable stations.

Is a United Utilities pumping station normally adopted under Section 104?

Yes. United Utilities promotes the Section 104 process for sewers and wastewater pumping stations constructed as part of new developments.

Can Advantage help with the technical appraisal requirements?

Advantage can prepare and support the pumping-station design and technical information that forms part of the wider S104 submission and appraisal process.

Need help with a United Utilities pumping station?

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